Report updated Apr 1, 2026
Earwax Clinic
v3.0.7Casual gamers who enjoy satisfying, tactile simulation games and 'oddly satisfying' content.
What Is Earwax Clinic?
Launched Jun 16, 2020
Updated Dec 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Interactive gameplay focused on cleaning ear canals using various virtual tools.
Requires careful movement to clean earwax without damaging delicate ear canals.
Satisfying, tactile-focused cleaning experience common in simulation games.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate satisfying gameplay, but report excessive advertising.”
What Users Love
I like the earwax game it’s so satisfying
It brings me joy and it’s so satisfying. I could stay up all night playing this fun game.
Pain Points
Way too many commercials, you should think about the commercial by people
Play 5 seconds, watch 1 minute of ads.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High-engagement core loop
- Large existing user base
- Intuitive, accessible UI
Cons
- Aggressive ad frequency
- Repetitive gameplay
- Misleading marketing perception
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduce 'remove ads' IAP
- Expand content/tool variety
- Improve marketing transparency
Market Threats
- High-fidelity competitors
- Platform ad policy changes
- Market saturation
Who competes with Earwax Clinic?
The Nemesis
ASMR Slicing
★4.6 (329K)Coco Play
Direct competitor in the tactile, satisfying simulation sub-genre that dominates the same hyper-casual market.
Direct competitor in the tactile, satisfying simulation sub-genre that dominates the same hyper-casual market.
Contenders
Soap Cutting
★4.6 (413K)Coco Play
Shares the exact 'oddly satisfying' core loop and precision-based gameplay mechanics as Earwax Clinic.
Shares the exact 'oddly satisfying' core loop and precision-based gameplay mechanics as Earwax Clinic.
Competes for the same 'medical procedure simulation' audience by offering similar tactile cleaning and repair tasks.
Multi-Role Dental Simulation
Perfect Wax 3D: ASMR Makeover
★4.4 (37K)AI Games FZ
A direct thematic clone focusing on the specific niche of earwax removal and cleaning simulation.
A direct thematic clone focusing on the specific niche of earwax removal and cleaning simulation.
Peers
Broadens the medical simulation space to pet care, appealing to the same casual gaming audience.
Interactive Medical Diagnosis
New Kids on the Block
Clean It All ! Scrape Master
★4.5 (2K)MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD
Newer entrant focusing on high-fidelity cleaning physics that could displace older, simpler simulation titles.
Newer entrant focusing on high-fidelity cleaning physics that could displace older, simpler simulation titles.
What are the key takeaways?
Earwax Clinic is a divisive games app that is completely free. With a 4.5/5 rating from 45.2K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate satisfying gameplay, though excessive advertising remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers who enjoy satisfying, tactile simulation games and 'oddly satisfying' content.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app follows a hyper-casual monetization model, relying on high volume and ad impressions rather than direct in-app purchases or subscriptions.
iOS Version
3.0.7
Android Version
3.0.6
Release Date
Jun 16, 2020
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Geisha Tokyo Inc.